History - Essays

The Sandy Foundation Shaken, written by William Penn in 1827, is a religious treatise that challenges the traditional beliefs of Christianity. Penn argues that the Bible should not be interpreted literally and that many of the teachings of the church are flawed. He suggests...

The book ""History of the Welles Family in England and Normandy: With the Derivation from Their Progenitors of Some of the Descendants in the United States"" was written by Albert Welles and published in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Welles...

History And Cultivation Of Cotton And Tobacco (1864) by Robert L. De Coin is a historical account of the growth and cultivation of two of the most important crops in American agriculture: cotton and tobacco. The book explores the origins of these crops, their...

The History Of The Stewart Or Stuart Family is a comprehensive book written by Henry James Lee in 1920. The book delves into the history of the Stewart or Stuart family, tracing their roots back to the early medieval period. The author explores the...

The History of Dunfermline: From the Earliest Records Down to the Present Time is a book written by Andrew Mercer in 1828. The book explores the history of Dunfermline, a town located in Fife, Scotland, from its earliest records up until the time of...

The Royal Readers No. 5 is a book published in 1873 by T. Nelson and Sons. It is a collection of stories, poems, and essays designed to improve the reading and comprehension skills of young students. The book is aimed at children aged 10...

A History Of The United States Before The Revolution: With Some Account Of The Aborigines (1819) is a comprehensive historical account of the United States before the American Revolution. Written by Ezekiel Sanford, the book covers the period from the arrival of the first...

""History of the Jesuits: Their Origin, Progress, Doctrines and Designs"" is a comprehensive account of the Society of Jesus, written by Giovanni B. Nicolini in 1889. The book provides a detailed history of the Jesuits, from their founding by Ignatius of Loyola in the...

""Analysis Of Dr. Newman�������s Apologia Pro Vita Sua: With A Glance At The History Of Popes, Councils, And The Church"" is a book written by J.N. Darby in 1866. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the famous work ""Apologia Pro Vita Sua"" by...

Soviet Russia: A Living Record And A History by William Henry Chamberlin is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the history of the Soviet Union from its inception in 1917 to the early 1960s. The book offers a critical analysis of...

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""The Historical Geography of the Holy Land"" by George Adam Smith is a comprehensive study of the geography of the Holy Land and its significance to the history of Israel and the early Church. The book covers the physical and political geography of the...

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The History of Corsica by L. H. Caird is a comprehensive account of the island of Corsica, its people, and its history. The book begins with an introduction to the geography and topography of Corsica, followed by a detailed account of the island's early...

""Pioneering The Helicopter"" is a book written by Charles Lester Morris that details the history and development of the helicopter. The book covers the early days of helicopter experimentation and the many challenges faced by inventors and engineers as they worked to create a...

The Book of the Popes: Liber Pontificalis is a historical book written by Louise Ropes Loomis. It is a comprehensive account of the lives and reigns of the popes from St. Peter to the 15th century. The book is based on the Liber Pontificalis,...

Magnalia Christi Americana Or The Ecclesiastical History Of New England V2 is a comprehensive historical account of the early religious and cultural development of New England, written by the renowned Puritan minister and theologian, Cotton Mather. The book covers the period from the first...

The Child's History of Rome is a book written by E. M. Sewell that provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of ancient Rome. The book is written in a style that is accessible to children, but it is also suitable for...

The History of Norridgewock is a book written by William Allen in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Norridgewock, a town located in Somerset County, Maine. The author traces the history of the town from its earliest settlement by...

Outlines of the History of Ireland is a book written by Townsend Young and published in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Ireland, from the earliest times up to the mid-19th century. It covers the major events, people, and...

""Boston Events: A Brief Mention and the Date of More Than 5,000 Events That Transpired in Boston from 1630-1880, Covering a Period of 250 Years"" is a historical reference book written by Edward Hartwell Savage and published in 1886. The book provides a comprehensive...

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Author: Naomi CherkofskyISBN-10: 1258169185ISBN-13: 9781258169183Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic in HistoryAuthor: Thomas CarlyleISBN-10: 1515046826ISBN-13: 9781515046820Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2015Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.40d

Traditionally, observers would characterize the Cold War-era anti-communist dictatorships as tools of capitalists and landowners who maintained heavy influence over the political leadership. In the book When Right Really Means Left, author Nevin Gussack dispels this popular notion. He documents how the "rightwing" anti-communist...

A History of Arabia Felix or Yemen: From the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Time, Including an Account of the British Settlement of Aden (1859) is a book written by Robert Lambert Playfair. The book provides a comprehensive account of the...

The History of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity: From Its Foundation in 1852 to Its Fiftieth Anniversary (1902) is a comprehensive account of the founding and evolution of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Written by Charles Liggett Van Cleve, a prominent member of the...

The book titled ""History of the Huguenot Emigration to America V1"" is a historical account written by Charles Washington Baird. The book was first published in 1885 and is considered a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Huguenot people who...

The Revolutions of Persia Volume 2 is a historical account of the life and reign of Nadir Kouli, a prominent Persian ruler who rose to power as a result of a coup in 1736. The book is written by Jonas Hanway and was originally...

Fresh Voices from the Periphery is evidence that history matters - not only the study of the past - but also by shedding light on how events of the past have impacted lives in the present. You are holding in your hands a collection...

A comprehensible and accessible portrait of the various 'languages' which shaped public life in nineteenth century Britain, covering key themes such as governance, statesmanship, patriotism, economics, religion, democracy, women's suffrage, Ireland and India.Author: D. CraigISBN-10: 1349338435ISBN-13: 9781349338436Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 255Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize:...

Formal Organizations: A Comparative Approach is a comprehensive book written by Peter Michael Blau that explores the concept of formal organizations and their role in contemporary society. The book provides a comparative analysis of various formal organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations,...

The History of Protestantism V2 is a book written by James Aitken Wylie and published in 1899. This book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the origins and development of the Protestant movement, from its beginnings in the 16th century to its growth...

Old Scituate (1921) is a historical book written by the Daughters of the American Revolution. It provides a comprehensive account of the town of Scituate, Massachusetts, from its founding in the 17th century up to the early 20th century. The book covers a wide...

The Old English Version of Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People, Part 2 (1898) is a book that presents a translation of Bede's historical work from Latin into Old English. Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People is a seminal work in the...

Brazen Gates: A True History Of The Blossoms Which Grew In The Garden At Cragenfels is a book written by Christabel Goldsmith and published in 1871. The book is a historical account of the blossoms that grew in the garden at Cragenfels, a fictional...

Goody Two Shoes: Or The History Of Little Margery Meanwell, In Rhyme is a children's book written by Oliver Goldsmith in 1825. The story follows the life of a young orphan girl named Margery Meanwell, who is left with only one shoe after her...

""History of Dogmas V3"" is a book written by Joseph Tixeront in 1916. This book is the third volume of a series that explores the history of Christian dogmas. In this volume, Tixeront covers the period from the Council of Trent in the 16th...

Colonial Families of the United States of America, Volume 6, is a historical and genealogical reference book written by George Norbury Mackenzie and published in 1917. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history, genealogy, and heraldic arms of various colonial families in...

The Ancient and Modern History of the Balearick Islands is a book written by Juan Bautista Dameto in 1719. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Balearic Islands, specifically the Kingdom of Majorca, which includes the islands of Majorca, Minorca,...

Introduction To A History Of Ironmaking And Coal Mining In Pennsylvania (1878) is a comprehensive historical account of the ironmaking and coal mining industries in Pennsylvania. Written by James Moore Swank, a prominent historian and economist of his time, this book offers a detailed...

A History of Peru is a comprehensive account of the South American country's past, written by British explorer and historian Clements Robert Markham in 1892. The book covers the pre-Columbian era, the Inca Empire, the Spanish conquest, and the subsequent colonial period, as well...

""Diophantus of Alexandria: A Study in the History of Greek Algebra"" is a book written by Thomas L. Heath and published in 1910. The book is a detailed study of Diophantus, a Hellenistic mathematician who lived in Alexandria during the 3rd century AD. Diophantus...

The File In History: A Description Of The Development Of The File From The Earliest Times To The Present Day (1921) is a book written by Henry Disston And Sons. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the development of the file...

David Zeisberger's History of Northern American Indians (1910) is a comprehensive account of the native peoples of North America, as recorded by the Moravian missionary David Zeisberger. The book covers the period from the arrival of Europeans in the New World to the early...

""James Knox Polk and a History of His Administration"" is a book written by John S. Jenkins that offers a comprehensive overview of the presidency of James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. The book delves into the major events that...

""Old Stories From British History"" is a book written by F. York Powell that delves into the rich history of Britain. The book is a collection of stories and legends that have been passed down through generations, recounting the lives of famous figures such...

""History of the Siege of Boston and of the Battles of Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill"" is a book written by Richard Frothingham that provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the American Revolution. The book covers the period between 1774...

The History of Sir George Ellison is a novel written by Sarah Scott. The book tells the story of Sir George Ellison, a wealthy and influential man from the 18th century. The story is set in London, and it follows Sir George's life from...